Question 1

How does RAR compression compare to ZIP?

Accepted Answer

RAR typically achieves 5–15% better compression than ZIP (Deflate) on mixed content. However, RAR is a proprietary format requiring licensed tools, while ZIP is open and universally supported.

Question 2

Can I create RAR files programmatically?

Accepted Answer

Creating RAR files requires the official WinRAR/rar binary (proprietary). Most open-source tools can only extract RAR. For programmatic archive creation, consider ZIP or 7z instead.

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